Epidemiological and microbiological profiles of microbial keratitis in a tertiary eye center in Eastern India (Bihar).

Purpose: To determine the demography, risk factors, and causative organisms of microbial keratitis (MK) in Bihar, an eastern state of India.

Design: Retrospective study.

Methods: We reviewed the demographic, clinical, and microbiological data of 2303 patients with MK (non-viral) presenting between January 2019 and December 2022.

Clinical outcome and course of Tenon's patch graft in corneal perforation and descemetocele.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and clinical outcome of Tenon's patch graft (TPG) in corneal perforation and descemetocele.

Methods: In this retrospective study, medical records of 83 patients (85 eyes) who underwent TPG for corneal perforation (58, 68%) or descemetocele (27, 32%) between July 2018 and October 2021 were reviewed. Clinical examination and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) were performed on every follow-up visit.

Arrugas Bone Trephine Assisted Flapless Dacryocystorhinostomy with Circumosteal - Mitomycin C Versus External Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Hospital Based Comparative Study.

Introduction: Primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common ophthalmic condition and has conventionally been managed by external dacryocystorhinostomy. However this procedure is time consuming and involves making mucosal flaps. The aim of this study was to compare the surgical outcome in Arrugas bone trephine-assisted flapless dacryocystorhinostomy with Circumosteal - Mitomycin C versus conventional external dacryocystorhinostomy.

Slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity.

Introduction: We describe a novel surgical technique of slit-beam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification for cataract with coexisting corneal opacity.

Cases: We present two cases with cataract and coexisting opacity, who underwent slitbeam retro-illumination assisted phacoemulsification and further application of same process in 12 patients.

Conclusion: This technique is safe and provides excellent visualization during cataract surgery in patients with corneal opacities.

Long-Term Visual Outcome in Surgical Management of Cataract Coexistent With Corneal Opacity in One-Eyed Patients.

Purpose: To determine the visual outcome and safety of cataract surgery alone and compare with the long-term visual outcome of triple procedure in one-eyed patients.

Design: Retrospective study.

Methods: This study reviewed 44 one-eyed patients with cataract coexistent with corneal opacity.

Causes of visual impairment in applications for blindness certificates in a tertiary center of Bihar and its role in health planning.

Purpose: To analyze applications for blindness certificates to find causes of visual impairment (VI), handicap, and blindness in a tertiary hospital of Bihar.

Methods: Applications for blindness certificates were analyzed over a two-year period. The main cause of blindness, visual handicap, and VI in these applications was ascertained by age group and etiology.

Management of cataract in Werner syndrome.

Werner syndrome (WS) is a rare progressive disorder. It is characterized by the appearance of unusually accelerated aging (progeria) including bilateral senile cataract. Here, we report a successful management of hypermature cataract in WS.

Safety and efficacy of fibrin glue versus infinity suture in SICS with extended scleral flap.

Purpose: To study the safety and efficacy of biologic fibrin glue (FG) in comparison with infinity suture in SICS with compromised scleral flap.

Methods: A retrospective comparative study of patients who were treated with FG (Group A) with 10-0 nylon (Group B) as sealing agent for intraoperative compromised tunnels in SICS. Parameters noted were postoperative inflammation, wound integrity, anterior chamber (AC) depth, intraocular pressure (IOP), and surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) at postoperative day 1, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months, respectively.

Well-Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Presenting as Branched Eyelid Cutaneous Horn: A Case Report with Review of Literature.

Cutaneous horns are uncommon lesions consisting of keratotic material, resembling that of an animal horn. They account for 4% of all eyelid tumors. We report a case of giant cutaneous horn (2 × 1.

Retrospective Comparative Study of Topical Interferon α2b Versus Mitomycin C for Primary Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of topical interferon alpha 2b (IFNα2b) and mitomycin C (MMC) for ocular surface squamous neoplasia.

Methods: In this retrospective study, medical records of 51 eyes of 50 patients with a diagnosis of primary ocular surface squamous neoplasia were included. All cases were treated with either topical IFNα2b (1 million IU/mL) or MMC (0.

Why Should Viral Markers Be Mandatory in Ocular Surgeries: A Hospital Based Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus I, II (HIV-I,II) are serious global and public health problem. Knowledge of the seroprevalence would enable early diagnosis, treatment of patients and also help in prevention of horizontal spread of infection by application of universal infection control measures.

Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV I, II infection in patients undergoing ocular surgery.

Topical Interferon α-2b as a Single Therapy for Primary Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical interferon α-2b (IFNα2b) as a single therapy for primary ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN).

Methods: Medical records of 24 eyes of 24 patients with primary OSSN were reviewed retrospectively. The diagnosis of OSSN was primarily based on the slit-lamp examination.